Dairy Free Overnight Oats + February Volunteering Recap

I woke up this morning reeeaaadddyyy for breakfast. While I attempt to maintain a “paleo-based lifestyle” most of the time, my emphasis is heavy on mostly veggies and no dairy. I avoid gluten most of the time, but it’s something that I’ll let slip in there every now and then {it’s all about how to best balance your diet for you}. When I was in college {when I still consumed dairy on the reg}, one of my absolute favorite breakfasts was Overnight Oats. If you click that link it will take you back to the Rec’s page when I originally posted the blog, oh how time flies.

After posting about my Dairy Free Chai Tea Latte last week, I got to thinkin’…what other of my favie things can I turn “dairy free”. I instantly thought of this meal. I originally followed PBF’s measurements, but much like her I’ll get to point where I can just eyeball the appropriate amounts. The key here is that you MUST assemble this the night before.

Ingredients:

2/3 cup of oats {quick oats work the best, I accidentally bought quick steel cut oats but they still worked!}
1/2 cup of almond milk {or any non-dairy substitute}
6 oz container of yogurt {here I used coconut milk yogurt, but almond milk yogurt should work well also}
2 Tbsp of chia seeds
A little bit of honey or agave nectar for added sweetness

Combine all of the ingredients in a mason jar or sealable container {a bowl that you cover with plastic wrap will also work}.

Then mix all of the ingredients together, seal the container, place in the fridge, and let the mixture sit over night.

By letting this to sit in the fridge overnight, this will allow the oats to absorb the remaining ingredients, giving you a tasty, thick, and filling breakfast! Top with anything you want, and you’re good to go! Keep healthy toppings in mind.

And then up close….

Soooo delicious, and I’m so excited that this worked out with dairy-free alternatives!

February Volunteering Recap

If you’re just joining us, my New Years Resolution this year was to become more active in my community through volunteering. To make sure I accomplish this and stay on top of my goals, I have to volunteer at least once a month. This month I ended up volunteering a few times, continuing my volunteering responsibilities from January. It’s been so much fun seeing the kids on a regular basis and playing with them. Now that the weather is going to start warming up soon, there are a lot of other fun volunteering events that I want to try. I can’t wait to fill you guys in when I do!

Hope everyone’s having a great Thursday! One more day to Friday!

Have you ever had overnight oats before? In what ways do you give back to your community?

Skinny Fingers

Welcome, I'm so happy you're here! I'm Christine, a blogger who's recently moved back to NC, now living in Charlotte. I love learning about everything life has to offer. Do I take myself seriously? Rarely. Do I take living a full, healthy, and balanced life seriously? Always. It's all about the journey. So tell me, what are your "Skinny Fingers"?